Hotel Monaco

Frommer's Review

This 14-story boutique hotel deftly manages to straddle the line between fun and conservative. The stylish decor is a fresh alternative to Chicago's many cookie-cutter business hotels: The rooms feature dramatic deep-red headboards and green-striped walls, while the lobby -- with its gold decorative accents and zebra-striped chairs -- looks like a 1930s-era salon. Despite the funky feel, the Monaco is rather subdued; it's a place to relax, not pose. The eclectic furniture includes mahogany writing desks and ergonomic chairs; suites come with a two-person whirlpool spa and pull-out queen-size sofa bed. (If you're taller than average, you can request a Tall Room, with longer beds.) All rooms include "meditation stations" -- comfy seats tucked into the larger-than-average windows, which are perfect for taking in the cityscape outside (ask for a river view). Along with its sister hotels -- the Burnham and the Allegro -- the Monaco also offers an in-room yoga program and offers special packages for visitors traveling with pets. Given the hotel's playful spirit, it attracts a younger clientele, with an overall vibe that is laid-back and friendly rather than so-hip-it-hurts (this is Chicago, after all, not New York).

Facilities:
Restaurant (American); small fitness room (and access to nearby health club for $10/day); concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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